A scene from A Serious Man 2009
Judith Gopnik

We shouldn't put the kids in the middle of this, Larry.

Larry Gopnik

The kids aren't...

Judith Gopnik

I'm saying "we." I'm not pointing fingers.

Sy Ableman

No one is playing the "blame game," Larry.

Larry Gopnik

I didn't say anyone was!

Judith Gopnik

Well let's not play He said, She said, either.

Larry Gopnik

I wasn't! I-...

Sy Ableman

Aw right, well let's just step back, and defuse the situation, I find, sometimes, if I count to ten. [pause] One... two... three... fou... Or silently. [Long pause]

Judith Gopnik

Really, to keep things on an even keel, especially now, leading up to Danny's bar mitzvah...

Sy Ableman

A child's bar mitzvah, Larry!

Judith Gopnik

Sy and I think it's best if you move out of the house.

Larry Gopnik

Move out?

Sy Ableman

It makes eminent sense.

Judith Gopnik

Things can't continue as they...

Larry Gopnik

Move out! Where would I go?

Sy Ableman

Well, for instance, the Jolly Roger is quite livable. Not expensive, and the rooms are eminently habitable.

Judith Gopnik

This would allow you to visit the kids.

Sy Ableman

There's convenience in its fava. There's a pool...

Larry Gopnik

Wouldn't it make more sense for you to move in with Sy?

Judith Gopnik
[Shocked pause]

Larry!

Sy Ableman

Larry, you're jesting!

Judith Gopnik

Larry, there is much to accomplish before that can happen.

Sy Ableman

Larry, Larry, Larry. I think, really, the Jolly Roger is the appropriate course of action. It has a pool.

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